Discover Záhorovice

Záhorovice combines a river landscape, regional history and distinctive destinations for days filled with different interests. The town lies within the Olšava river basin; the river divides Záhorovice into two parts. There is also a spring with its own tradition, a flooded quarry and signposted trails through the surrounding area. Those looking for cultural discoveries and excursions into the countryside during their stay in the Czech Republic will find several points of interest here, without all the experiences having the same character.

Water, trails and Modrá voda

Modrá voda was created as a flooded quarry after the local quarries closed. It attracts tourists from the surrounding area and farther afield; camping is also possible at Modrá voda. Southeast of Záhorovice, a green-marked hiking trail leads through the forest to this destination. The route passes the Studánka Kamínka spring, which was reconstructed in 1998. This means the landscape can be viewed not only as an individual viewpoint or excursion destination, but also through a clearly designated connection between the forest, spring and former quarry. For travelers who prefer to explore by bicycle, a signposted cycle route runs through Záhorovice. The town therefore offers two clearly distinct ways to explore the surrounding area: a cycle route through the town and the green-marked hiking trail southeast through the forest to Modrá voda. This distinction is useful if, when choosing your accommodation, you want to focus either on a route through the town or on an excursion to a destination shaped by the landscape. Another special feature is Záhorovicer Kyselka. Its spring has a flow rate of 9 liters per minute and is used by local residents as well as people from the wider surrounding area. The water is described as high-quality and safe. Kyselka is therefore an independent part of the town, not merely an additional name used in the regional landscape.

Cultural monuments and local history

Záhorovice was first mentioned in writing in 1373. A particularly striking historic site lies on the northeastern edge: the plague cemetery contains approximately 65 graves of epidemic victims as well as a preserved sandstone cross from 1831. The plague cemetery, including the crucifix, was declared a cultural monument in 1994. The approximate number of graves and the preserved cross give the site a tangible historical dimension that clearly differs from the landscape destinations around Modrá voda. Within the town, the Boží muka, declared a cultural monument in 1963, and the bell tower are among the documented cultural points of interest. The bell tower's current condition, including its interior furnishings, dates from 1974, after a chapel at the upper end of the town had to be demolished as a matter of necessity. In the chapel inside the bell tower, a painting of Saint Bartholomew adorns the altar. The bell in the bell tower rings at noon and at 6 p.m. The history of transport also provides a specific historical context. A railway stop on the Vlárská dráha line from Brno to Trenčianská Teplá was established in Záhorovice; the line began operating on October 4, 1888. A road between Uherský Brod and Bojkovice, completed in 1837, also runs through the town.

More places to explore

If you would like to compare Záhorovice with other places, you will also find Staré Město, Květná, Horní Němčí, Nedachlebice, Šumice, Slavkov, Tupesy and Osvetimany in the same area.

For the higher-level travel overview: Uherské Hradiště District.